NOM Weekly | March 25, 2025

🍪 Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies & Critical Allergy Updates!

Author

Jacqueline Kerber
March 25, 2025

  • Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 27 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened at room temperature​

  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar​

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar​

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract​

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch​

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water​

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled​

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda​

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt​

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make It:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.​

  2. Prepare the Egg Substitute: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and warm water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.​

  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.​

  4. Add Vanilla and Egg Substitute: Mix in the vanilla extract and the cornstarch-water mixture until well combined.​

  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.​

  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.​

  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.​

  8. Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into balls, each about 2 tablespoons in size, and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.​

  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear set.​

  10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

⚠️ Important Allergy Recall Alert

The products were distributed to stores in California, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and Texas

Purchased between Feb. 6 and March 11

  • Dessert Holdings LLC Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake: Issued March 19th due to undeclared pecans. Recall Details →

  • Whole Foods Macaroni & Cheese Bites Frozen Snack : Issued March 14th due to undeclared eggs and meat ingredients. Recall Details→

  • Wangzhihe Hot Pot Sauce : Issued March 11th due to undeclared peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat. Recall Details →

  • Lily Flowers (Joy Luck Brand): Issued March 4th due to undeclared sulfites. Recall Details →

  • Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix: Issued Jan. 15 due to the presence of milk not listed on the packaging. Recall Details →

Allergy News & Updates:

  • FDA Seeks Input on Peanut Allergy Patch: The FDA invites public feedback on a new peanut allergy patch designed for immunotherapy, potentially adding another valuable treatment option. Share your thoughts →

  • Mandatory Allergen Labeling Proposed for Alcoholic Beverages: A new U.S. rule would require clear labeling of the "Big 9" allergens on alcoholic beverages to improve consumer safety. Comments accepted until April 17, 2025. Read more →

  • FDA Plans Compliance Extension for Food Traceability Rule: The FDA intends to give companies additional time to implement complex food traceability requirements, aiming for better allergen management and quicker recalls. Learn more →

  • SGS Launches FSMA 204 Food Traceability Solutions: SGS introduces a comprehensive digital tracking system (TRAKKEY) to enhance traceability and allergen management across food supply chains. Explore solutions →

  • Challenges of FSMA 204 Compliance: Food manufacturers face ongoing educational and collaborative challenges meeting the FSMA 204 deadline, highlighting the complexity of allergen safety compliance. Read more →

  • Tariffs Elevate Food Safety Risks: Tariffs on the food industry inadvertently increase risks of food fraud, affecting allergen safety and supply chain management. Learn more →

  • U.S. Dairy Food Safety Workshops: Four workshops scheduled for 2025 by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will focus on enhancing contamination controls, critical for allergen management. Workshop details →

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